Wild Strides 5K
- Date Tue 22nd April 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $22.20 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Wild Strides 5K on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in the beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent, as we celebrate Earth Day in an exciting and meaningful way! This vibrant event invites runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to unite in support of the John Ball Zoo's mission to save wildlife and protect natural habitats.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the stunning zoo grounds, past the enchanting Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along picturesque nearby trails. All 5K participants will receive a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a ticket to the 2025 Lantern Festival. Young runners can also join the fun with the Kids Fun Run, where they will earn their own race t-shirt and finisher's medal. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the stunning zoo grounds, past the enchanting Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along picturesque nearby trails. All 5K participants will receive a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a ticket to the 2025 Lantern Festival. Young runners can also join the fun with the Kids Fun Run, where they will earn their own race t-shirt and finisher's medal. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoos inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoos mission of saving wildlife and wild places.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$54.00
5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. -
5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (7:10PM EDT)
$54.00
5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. -
Kids Half Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 22nd April 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$22.20
Child participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. If needed, one adult is welcome to participate in the half mile to assist their child(ren). -
Virtual Participation
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Virtual 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2025 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. The items will be mailed to you upon your request - please contact [email protected] to coordinate.
Wild Strides 5K
